A community health nurse is conducting an educational program for a group of parents at a local community health center about promoting adequate brain development in children during the first 2 years of life. The nurse determines that the teaching was effective when the group identifies which nutrient as most important?

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During the first 2 years, when rapid myelination is taking place, 50% of total calories should come from fat, but after age 2, the choice of 1% or 2% milk-should be the norm. A well-balanced diet including an adequate intake of vitamins, protein, and carbohydrates is needed for overall growth and development.

A Community Health Nurse Is Conducting an Educational Program for a Group